Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 3, 2020

Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training. Mon, 08/03/2020 - 10:53. Why is safety so important? The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity. Pure Safety Group.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new year is just around the corner and many companies are thrilled to simply have survived 2020. In addition to everyday safety challenges, with winter comes snow and ice. If you have questions or need help regarding anything safety related, please reach out to FDRsafety. COVID-19 created new priorities for everyone.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2023

construction workers died of work-related injuries each year from 2011 to 2020, with the industry accounting for 20% of all workplace deaths, even though it made up just 7.3% Nearly 1,000 U.S. of the national workforce.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 6, 2021

image via OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application web page. Congratulations, you made it through 2020, but now it’s time to do you taxes and turn in your OSHA 300A Form. Since construction is considered a higher risk for occupational injuries and illnesses, any business with at least 20 employees must submit the 300A form.

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry. Without further ado, here is the list of the Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations in Construction in 2020 1. Generally speaking, the list of standards doesn’t have a lot of movement.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

Seventeen people died—including eight children—and 44 people suffered injuries. NFPA’s research shows these fires caused 350 civilian deaths, 2900 civilian injuries, and $1.6 The post Fire door safety: How can specifiers help? Fires in multifamily residential buildings are not uncommon. billion in property damage.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding decision that is important for employers. 16-1167, 2020) reversed the decision by an administrative law judge and vacated a citation under 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) for allegedly failing to guard the “hold-down” pistons of a power shear.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2023

construction workers died of work-related injuries each year from 2011 to 2020, with the industry accounting for 20% of all workplace deaths, even though it made up just 7.3% Nearly 1,000 U.S. of the national workforce.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

supplied various services in 2020, and the numbers continue to grow every year, making it more challenging for hiring clients to choose the right contractors for their business. These can relate to your insurance, financial stability, safety records, etc. Roughly 738,281 contractor companies in the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 6, 2020

Anyone who’s received an email since March 2020 knows that “Stay safe” is…. 2020 is the year that has us sending heart felt well wishes to our friends, acquaintances, and colleagues. Starting with true concern about the safety of your fellow humans, it’s now a standard greeting and closing of the age.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 28, 2021

After consulting several teams of professional gardening and lawn maintenance pros who tested safety glasses for us specifically in relation to lawn care, our top choice falls to the Jackson V30 Nemesis Polarized Safety Glasses because they are ergonomic, comfortable, wraparound, and lightweight. 3M Safety Glasses, Virtua CCS.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 9, 2021

Safety glasses are standard PPE for construction sites. Most of the eye injuries that take place in the United States could be avoided if workers used the correct eye protection. Buying a good pair of protective safety glasses is essential to the health of your eyes. Top Safety Glasses for Construction Comparison.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 09:55. There should be a detailed safety training program in place to prevent jobsite accidents, which then inherently lowers workers’ compensation costs. There should be a detailed safety training program in place to prevent jobsite accidents, which then inherently lowers workers’ compensation costs.

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BD+C

MAY 1, 2023

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 15, 2021

Your eyes are among the most important and fragile organs in your body and that means they should be protected from injury, especially on the job or when involved in home improvement projects. Bifocal safety glasses are a wonderful piece of PPE if you normally wear bifocals and need to see both up close and at a distance.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Scott Ife, 30, from Bridgnorth, was working for 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd when the incident took place on 8 June 2020. 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd, of Worcester, pleaded guilty to safety breaches and was fined £12,000 and ordered to pay £4,139 in costs at Cannock Magistrates’ Court.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 25, 2023

In 2020, general falls were the leading cause of preventable injuries and the tragic cause of more than 42,000 preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). 1 By understanding the role design and flooring materials play in these preventable events, specifiers can improve safety. or higher.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 21, 2020

Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. If your industry shows a higher rate for injuries, it is reasonable to conclude that the rate will be higher in the future as well. Have you implemented a safety program that has reduced injuries and has lowered your EMR?

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Two cranes collided at a jobsite in Austin, Texas on Thursday morning causing panic on the jobsite and resulting in 22 injuries, 16 of which were transported to the hospital. The good news is that none of the injuries are believed to be life threatening. ATCEMS PIO responding to the incident for media briefing.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 5, 2020

16-1167, 2020) reversed a Review Commission Judge and vacated a citation under 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) for allegedly failing to guard the “hold-down” pistons of a power shear. The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . The most effective way to do this is through electrical safety training.

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Work Gearz

MAY 31, 2020

It checks all the qualities of summer work boots (breathable, waterproof, lightweight, safety toe, slip-resistant, electric hazard protection). So whether you work in construction, woodshop, electrician, transportation, warehouse , or work on hard concrete floors in hot weather all day, this safety boot is recommended for all.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 18, 2021

Effective January 15, 2021, OSHA has officially increased maximum allowable penalties by 1.182%, a decrease from 2020’s increase of 1.78%. For example a serious violation with a possible low severity injury and a lesser probability of occurrence would only result in a fine of $5,851. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, in a news release.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Local news reports stated that 4 workers were transported to nearby hospitals on Friday, with one having serious leg injuries, and another was treated on-site. Another worker suffered leg injuries after the second collapse on Saturday. Peachtree Street.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 20, 2020

The Trump Administration has recently released its Spring 2020 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions , which reports on the actions that each of the administrative agencies expect to issue in the future. The standard has a large number of provisions designed to improve crane safety and reduce worker injury and fatality.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2020

OSHA was criticized earlier this year for not putting COVID-19 issues front and center in their efforts to ensure Safety & Health in the workplace. For instance, in the last few months they are using their On-Site Consultation Team to visit businesses to inspect masks, safety glasses and other PPE to assist frontline workers.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Jobsites are more dangerous than your average workspace, and failing to implement proper safety measures can have devastating consequences. According to the US Department of Labor , "4,764 workers died on the job in 2020 (3.4 Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 11:57. With numerous new challenges, concerns, and worries facing construction workers today, boosting workplace morale and improving on-site safety may not be easy, but it's essential. Driving Motivation and Facilitating Safety. How to Keep Team Motivation High and Create a Healthy Workplace. Derek Jones.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Another challenge that technology is set to change is the issue of safety. A recent report by Bank of America stated that the total global market for robots and artificial intelligence is set to reach 99 billion dollars by 2020 and, construction is going to be a major sector influenced by this technology. Author Bio: David B.

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